CA Chevy Sonic Turbo 40MPG 23PSI of boost DD sleeper ZOMG! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Thaiboy · 07-28-2012, 03:13 PM

Testing waters... lol. I don't actually need to sell it; I'm just curious if anyone would be interested in it, or how you peeps would react to it. XD

'12 Chevy Sonic Turbo
-Clean title
-Original Owner
-Non-smoker
-Bluetooth and Cruise Control
-Only ~6000 miles
- 6 speed manual transmission
-Black cloth seats
-AMAZING Gas mileage
-Fun Daily Driver
-Quiet when electric cutout is closed.

Mods:
-Trifecta Tune (tuned to 91 octane; runs 23 psi of boost reliably while still getting 40+mpg.

)

- You can push the cruise control button to switch to stock tune on the go.
- No Lift Shift
- Undetectable, so no worries about voiding warranty.

- I'll also throw in the cable for flashing back to the stock tune/updating tune if
desired.
- Car was flashed at 500 miles. 5500miles later, and the car still works perfectly fine.

-B&G Lowering springs (The first and only set in existence thus far!

)
-2.5" BadlanzHPE Electric Cutout
-Ultragauge (for reading boost, intantaneous mpg, CEL's, and lots more! ^_^)
-Shark Fin Attenna
-DDM Works Shifter Bushings

Pics:

Can't find any interior pics atm but here's what it basically looks like, except with cloth seats.

Videos:
Sonic Exhaust Parking Garage - YouTube
Chevy Sonic Cutout - YouTube
Chevy Sonic Exhaust Cutout - YouTube

Price: $20,000obo

Thanks for looking and have a nice day.

95RB · 07-28-2012, 03:26 PM

seriously?....

og240drifting · 07-28-2012, 03:59 PM

Right ^^

You don't even have engine pic. Wouldn't you think you'd post that..
Also isn't 23 psi just a little high for stock.... IMO

95RB · 07-28-2012, 04:15 PM

well not to mention air to fuel wouldnt be right with out injectors and there is no way that u can get 40+mpg

silviaks2nr · 07-28-2012, 04:25 PM

Aren't these like $15k new?

95RB · 07-28-2012, 04:25 PM

i smell scam...

Thaiboy · 07-28-2012, 04:28 PM

The motor itself is stock but I'll upload a pic when I get the chance. Stock boost is 14-16psi. The 91 octane tune raised it to 22-23psi. (Stock tune takes 87 octane)

lol I know, the boost level and average mileage are sorta out there, but apparently it's fairly common in the FWD Chevy community; the tuned Cruzes (same 1.4L Turbo motor) have been running that kind of boost on stock parts without issues for a while now. (Just google Trifecta tunes for the Sonic or Cruze.)

TomShanK · 07-28-2012, 04:40 PM

estimated power?

SupaDoopa · 07-28-2012, 04:55 PM

Wait. WTF is a Chevy Sonic?

Mclovn · 07-28-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupaDoopa

Wait. WTF is a Chevy Sonic?

Crazy guess, but prolly the car thats posted.

ship2236 · 07-28-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mclovn

Crazy guess, but prolly the car thats posted.

Even crazyier, but idk he was serious.....

Thaiboy · 07-28-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupaDoopa

Wait. WTF is a Chevy Sonic?

lol I love it when people say that.

A lot of people don't know wtf these things are or that some models even came with turbo's. :P

Speaking of which, $15K new is for the non-turbo base models.

Boost gauge showing a second gear pull:

The last avg mpg pic I took:

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomShanK

estimated power?

Over 9000. lol jk
I have yet to dyno the car, but I would guess the car is making ~150-160whp right now...

Official Trifecta Sonic Tune thread - Chevy Sonic Owners Forum

Nismo11 · 07-28-2012, 05:37 PM

Ron Dyrdeck did that crazy stunt with that car.

Thaiboy · 07-28-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo11

Ron Dyrdeck did that crazy stunt with that car.

Whhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Rob Dyrdek Sonic KickFlip - YouTube

And that was with an N/A Auto. Think of all the amazing things you can do with a TRUBO MANUAL!!!! lololol (not really)

RiskyRick · 07-28-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95RB

well not to mention air to fuel wouldnt be right with out injectors and there is no way that u can get 40+mpg

Direct injection........

SupaDoopa · 07-28-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mclovn

Crazy guess, but prolly the car thats posted.

Wow. You should be a politician. You're so smart! Your observations are incredible!

Your from FL with 5 posts. You should probably learn the rules of the road before becoming a smart ass. I know what a Sonic is. They're actually pretty dope. Didn't know they came boosted though.

Good luck with it. 20+ pounds should make it a fun little whip.

95RB · 07-28-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskyRick

Direct injection........

ah didnt think of that

95RB · 07-28-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskyRick

Direct injection........

ah didnt think of that

future · 07-28-2012, 09:03 PM

So 23lbs of boost and only 160hp?

Wow. What the compression ratio? Im guessing really really low

Frankiegamer · 07-28-2012, 09:12 PM

I got quoted for a fully loaded model $17500 at Martin Chevrolet in Torrance lol for a 2013 model tax and dealer fees included

!Zar! · 07-28-2012, 10:30 PM

The same people crying about the over pricing of this car are the same people trying to sell their salvage title primer buckets for 4k.

evi · 07-28-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

The same people crying about the over pricing of this car are the same people trying to sell their salvage title primer buckets for 4k.

hhhhhahahahahahah yes!!

I Drive Naked · 07-28-2012, 11:30 PM

Just an FYI, and not trying to shit ob you, but yes... The trifecta tune is detectable.

<- 5yt GM tech

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

Thaiboy · 07-29-2012, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupaDoopa

Wow. You should be a politician. You're so smart! Your observations are incredible!

Your from FL with 5 posts. You should probably learn the rules of the road before becoming a smart ass. I know what a Sonic is. They're actually pretty dope. Didn't know they came boosted though.

Good luck with it. 20+ pounds should make it a fun little whip.

lol thanks!

Very few people do. Most of the time, people aren't able to guess what kind of car this is at meets, and when they do, they don't expect it to be boosted. XD

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

So 23lbs of boost and only 160hp?

Wow. What the compression ratio? Im guessing really really low

Well, it is a 1.4L... How else would it get that kind of mpg? :P lol
That's my guess at it. Also, stock horsepower is ~138hp to the crank. (so about 117 to the wheels?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankiegamer

I got quoted for a fully loaded model $17500 at Martin Chevrolet in Torrance lol for a 2013 model tax and dealer fees included

They don't make 2013 models yet... And besides, I posted "obo" for a reason.
In the case that you actually can find an LTZ Turbo for that price out the door, that is ridiculously cheap, and you probably should jump on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Drive Naked

Just an FYI, and not trying to shit ob you, but yes... The trifecta tune is detectable.

<- 5yt GM tech

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

No worries. I wouldn't want to lead anyone astray. (And it still is my car...)
I actually appreciate having a GM tech give some input.

What do you have to say about this then:
Definitive Answer- Can the dealer detect my tune? - Page 2 - Chevy Sonic Owners Forum

Also, there is still the option of flashing back to stock should the person really be worried since I'm throwing in the cable and software.

Driftwurks · 07-29-2012, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thaiboy

Also, there is still the option of flashing back to stock should the person really be worried since I'm throwing in the cable and software.

I don't know if this applies to your car but, I know that Subarus with COBB AccessPORT flash tunes are traceable even if they revert back to stock.

h2v7 · 07-29-2012, 07:56 AM

cool i guess bump def not for me would make a nice dd to work or something i suppose

ILoveMyRHS13 · 07-29-2012, 09:15 AM

We have one of these cars to deliver parts with at work and they are actually kind of fun. Ours only gets 29mpg, but it's the 1.8 NA and a shitty automatic. Bump for a neat little car.

ghoti · 07-29-2012, 12:58 PM

So can this car do a kickflip?

Thaiboy · 07-29-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

The same people crying about the over pricing of this car are the same people trying to sell their salvage title primer buckets for 4k.

Haha good one. XD
Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by h2v7

cool i guess bump def not for me would make a nice dd to work or something i suppose

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveMyRHS13

We have one of these cars to deliver parts with at work and they are actually kind of fun. Ours only gets 29mpg, but it's the 1.8 NA and a shitty automatic. Bump for a neat little car.

Haha nice.
Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghoti

So can this car do a kickflip?

If you have money and balls, this car can do anything.

lol

drscooper · 07-29-2012, 09:59 PM

hahah nice little whip man! glws!!

07-28-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
Thaiboy Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chevy Sonic Turbo 40MPG 23PSI of boost DD sleeper ZOMG! Testing waters... lol. I don't actually need to sell it; I'm just curious if anyone would be interested in it, or how you peeps would react to it. XD '12 Chevy Sonic Turbo -Clean title -Original Owner -Non-smoker -Bluetooth and Cruise Control -Only ~6000 miles - 6 speed manual transmission -Black cloth seats -AMAZING Gas mileage -Fun Daily Driver -Quiet when electric cutout is closed. Mods: -Trifecta Tune (tuned to 91 octane; runs 23 psi of boost reliably while still getting 40+mpg. ) - You can push the cruise control button to switch to stock tune on the go. - No Lift Shift - Undetectable, so no worries about voiding warranty. - I'll also throw in the cable for flashing back to the stock tune/updating tune if desired. - Car was flashed at 500 miles. 5500miles later, and the car still works perfectly fine. -B&G Lowering springs (The first and only set in existence thus far! ) -2.5" BadlanzHPE Electric Cutout -Ultragauge (for reading boost, intantaneous mpg, CEL's, and lots more! ^_^) -Shark Fin Attenna -DDM Works Shifter Bushings Pics: Can't find any interior pics atm but here's what it basically looks like, except with cloth seats. Videos: Sonic Exhaust Parking Garage - YouTube Chevy Sonic Cutout - YouTube Chevy Sonic Exhaust Cutout - YouTube Price: $20,000obo Thanks for looking and have a nice day. __________________ Last edited by Thaiboy; 07-28-2012 at 06:23 PM..

07-28-2012, 04:28 PM	#7
Thaiboy Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The motor itself is stock but I'll upload a pic when I get the chance. Stock boost is 14-16psi. The 91 octane tune raised it to 22-23psi. (Stock tune takes 87 octane) lol I know, the boost level and average mileage are sorta out there, but apparently it's fairly common in the FWD Chevy community; the tuned Cruzes (same 1.4L Turbo motor) have been running that kind of boost on stock parts without issues for a while now. (Just google Trifecta tunes for the Sonic or Cruze.) __________________

07-28-2012, 10:30 PM	#21
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	The same people crying about the over pricing of this car are the same people trying to sell their salvage title primer buckets for 4k. __________________

07-28-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
95RB Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: arizona Age: 38 Posts: 398 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	seriously?....

07-28-2012, 03:59 PM	#3
og240drifting Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Right ^^ You don't even have engine pic. Wouldn't you think you'd post that.. Also isn't 23 psi just a little high for stock.... IMO

07-28-2012, 04:15 PM	#4
95RB Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: arizona Age: 38 Posts: 398 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	well not to mention air to fuel wouldnt be right with out injectors and there is no way that u can get 40+mpg

07-28-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
silviaks2nr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Aren't these like $15k new?

07-28-2012, 04:40 PM	#8
TomShanK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 940 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	estimated power?

07-28-2012, 04:55 PM	#9
SupaDoopa Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 隠された意図 Age: 37 Posts: 3,689 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Wait. WTF is a Chevy Sonic?

07-28-2012, 05:37 PM	#13
Nismo11 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SGV Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ron Dyrdeck did that crazy stunt with that car.

07-28-2012, 09:12 PM	#20
Frankiegamer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I got quoted for a fully loaded model $17500 at Martin Chevrolet in Torrance lol for a 2013 model tax and dealer fees included

07-28-2012, 11:30 PM	#23
I Drive Naked Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: S. Louisiana Age: 39 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just an FYI, and not trying to shit ob you, but yes... The trifecta tune is detectable. <- 5yt GM tech Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

07-29-2012, 07:56 AM	#26
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	cool i guess bump def not for me would make a nice dd to work or something i suppose

07-29-2012, 09:59 PM	#30
drscooper Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: homegrown Posts: 799 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hahah nice little whip man! glws!!